{"id":548,"date":"2015-05-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/4-oral-hygiene-travel-essentials\/"},"modified":"2015-05-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-05-06T00:00:00","slug":"4-oral-hygiene-travel-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/4-oral-hygiene-travel-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Oral Hygiene Travel Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" FOR MANY OF US, SUMMER MEANS<\/strong> it\u2019s time for a vacation! But just because you\u2019re taking a break doesn\u2019t mean your oral hygiene should do the same. Travel can throw off our good routines. During odd hours, long plane rides, and close quarters, it\u2019s easy to skip dental care and end up with \u201ctraveler\u2019s breath\u201d. Protect your teeth while traveling by packing these four essential items: <\/p>\n

1. A\u00a0Water Bottle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Always travel with a water bottle.<\/strong> Having a dry mouth can increase the amount of cavity-causing bacteria in our mouths. If you have a soda or some juice, rinse with water afterward. This will help get rid of any remaining sugar and acid in your mouth. <\/p>\n

2. Tooth-Friendly Snacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Being on the road makes it\u00a0easy to indulge in lots of delicious food, and that\u2019s OK! If you\u2019re smart about it, your teeth don\u2019t have to suffer. Carry healthy, tooth-scrubbing snacks like apples, celery, and carrots.<\/strong> These foods will help your mouth clean itself and resist plaque buildup. Additionally, many travelers find themselves with a dry, stale mouth because they\u00a0haven’t eaten!<\/strong> Skipping meals and going long periods of time without food means a decrease in the healthy saliva stimulation that happens whenever you chew on food. Keep healthy snacks handy for those gaps between meals. <\/p>\n

3. Sugarless Chewing Gum<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Often when we are traveling, stopping to brush our teeth just isn\u2019t practical! In a pinch, chew some sugar-free gum. It will freshen your breath and help clean your mouth. <\/p>\n

4. Your Toothbrush<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As you\u2019re packing your bags, don\u2019t forget your oral health basics: floss, toothpaste, and a toothbrush. <\/p>\n

Toothbrush-Packing Tips<\/h4>\n